Wednesday 30/12/09

Just having a chilling out day today. I am not a great fan of leggings and a top but given the amount of dripping on toast I've eaten anything I wear just has to be stretchy!!!

Jumper - Primark

Leggings - ASDA

Boots & Socks - Matalan

Cocktail Party

I feel all grown up heading off to a cocktail party!!!

Dress - TK Maxx

Shoes - Matalan

Earrings & Ring - Esme-Grace

Review of 2009

Here are some of my favourite outfits from 2009.

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August - nothing fashion wise because of the move to my beautiful new house!

September

October

November

Christmas/Sales

This is the Christmas haul - 3 pairs of shoes, one pair of boots, 5 jumper dresses and a pair of jeans (and another skirt not photographed!

Just a quick preview of things to come in Jan.

I Miss You

Exciting Announcement (well it's exciting for me!)

School Gate Chic will be returning in the New Year!!!

in the meantime follow me on Twitter @Spiragirl

Thursday 26/11/09 - The End of the Road

I have realised that I no longer even know why I keep this blog. I think it's time to stop.

Thanks to everyone who's read and commented over the time I have been doing it.

Top - New Look
Skirt - M&S

Leggings - Asda

Shoes - Aldo (gifted)

Monday 23/11/09

I don't usually do hats because I have a tiny head and they look ridiculous but this one actually fits ok and doesn't look too stupid so thought I'd give it a whirl. Off to hunt out christmas play costumes for my boys in Matalan this morning.

Jumper & Belt - Primark

Jeans - Matalan

Boots - Priceless

Hat - ASDA

Sunday 22/11/09

Yesterday was just a jeans and fleece day. Today I was informed I look like a halloween fairy cake!!

Vest & Cardi - Primark

Skirt - Matalan

Tights - ASDA

Pippa's Outfit - Tesco

Friday 20/11/09

Thanks for the opinions - all ready to go out now!

Dress - New Look

Tights - ASDA

Shoes - Mono Due

Jacket - Primark

Bag - Can't remember

Bracelet - Esme-Grace

Earrings - Primark

Quick Question

Off out with the girls tonight in my fab new dress.....black tights or not?

Thursday 19/11/09

No post yesterday, was manically busy. However I did get one shot to show what the evil wind and rain did to my hair....

And this is why it is likely to be tied up until Summer is here once more!!

Helping out at school again today in Year 1 this time so more school appropriate clothing. I completely surprised myself by actually enjoying it!! I tried Shoegal's tip of combining turquoise and red as acxcent colours. Think I like it.

Jumper - Matalan

Shirt - Tesco

Trousers - Next

Shoes - TK Maxx

Bracelet, Necklace, Earrings - Esme-Grace

Tuesday 17/11/09

Helping at the school this morning, then lunch with friends and more friends for tea. I forgot how much I love these trousers.

Trousers - TK Maxx

Shirt - Next
Top - Primark
Boots - Blox (ebay)

Necklace - Esme-Grace

Monday 16/11/09

In a very good mood today. That is all.

Tops & Skirt - Primark

Leggings - Asda

Boots - Giselle (ebay)

Sunday 15/11/09

Yesterday I was just in painting clothes because I was redecorating the downstairs loo and kitchen. Today I had a child-free day. It was fab, had a lovely lunch and game of Scrabble with my mate, then shopping after. Lovely :-)

Jumper - Matalan

Jeans - Primark

Belt - BHS

Boots - Priceless

Friday 13/11/09

Had a jewellery party this morning, then jumped in the car to get Pips and head off to Bristol for lunch. Back in time to pick up the boys! Busy, busy, but successful morning.

Top & Cardigan - Primark

Jeans - Matalan

Belt - gifted

Boots - Kit (ebay)

Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace

Thursday 12/11/09

Not looking bad for someone who's managed about 8 hours sleep over the past two days! Having a good day preparing for the first Esme-Grace party since the move. Sparkly fairy cake anyone?!

Shirt - Zara (ebay)

Cardigan - Tesco
Skirt, Belt, Tights, Shoes - Primark

Tuesday 10/11/09

I have barely been in today. Helping out at nursery this morning, more therapeutic laminating, then off to a friends for lunch. Got back just in time to leave and pick up the boys! Finally sat down for five minutes before heading out again to the post office. Might have to sneak in a cuppa before I go out again. I'm definitely flagging.

Shirt - Next (ebay)

Top - Primark

Jeans - Matalan

Boots - Priceless

Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace

Monday 9/11/09

Comfy and casual today. I love how just putting on heels instead of flats makes it look like you've made an effort even when you really haven't.  I am not convinced about these crops over the boots - the boots have too much detailing for it really. Might try with my plain black ones which I still haven't thrown out even though they let water in!

Jumper & Crops - Primark

Boots - Kit (ebay)

Sunday 9/11/09 - Discount

Well, I did think about posting my pictures today but then I looked at myself and reconsidered. I may be an honest blogger like Shoegal but really you've all seen jeans, crocs and a hoodie before.

Have spent the day getting the discount codes to work on the website and various other technical glitches which needed sorting. I am pleased to say that School Gate Chic readers can enjoy a 10% discount off at Esme-Grace again, using the discount code SGC10. Enjoy!

Saturday 7/11/09

Back from my Mum's. Glad to be home :-)

Shirt, Tights, Socks, Shoes - Primark

Tank top - Tesco

Skirt - Matalan

Earrings - Esme-Grace

Friday 6/11/09

Another busy day today but really just want to sit around drinking tea and nattering. Fortunately that's exactly what I plan to do this afternoon :-) Off to my Mums for her birthday celebrations after school. So please pray for a clear run on the M4 small tired children stuck in traffic is no fun for anyone.

Top, Cardigan, Jacket & Socks - Primark

Skirt - M&S

Tights - Asda

Boots - Priceless

Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace

Showing my Age

Heading out to fireworks with the little ones I realised that you can completely tell my age just by looking at

my beanie!! Possibly it's time to move on....but I don't think so!

Hat - The Rock Box

Scarf - Tesco

Jacket - Primark

Thursday 5/11/09

The sun is shining (for the moment - this is Swindon afterall), life is good.

Tops - Primark

Skirt - Next (ebay)

Tights - asda

Boots - Priceless

Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace

Wednesday 4/11/09

I've had a really crappy day. Ice cream is the way forward!!

Jumper Dress & Socks - Primark

Dress - Jane Norman (ebay)

Leggings - Tesco

Boots - New Look

Necklace and Earrings - Esme-Grace

Tuesday 3/11/09

I have done my first morning helping out at the nursery class and I actually really enjoyed it. It was lovely seeing Pippa playing and interacting with the other kids. Anyway, secretly I find guillotining and laminating therapeutic!

Vest & Jeans - Primark

Jumper - Matalan

Boots - Giselle (ebay)

Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace

Monday 2/11/09

Well the boys are back at school. Life is a bit calmer again. Pips is back tomorrow and it is my first day as a parent helper at the school. I need to find school appropriate clothes for Tuesday mornings and soon Thursdays as well as I start helping at the boys school in a couple of weeks.

Jumper, Dress & Belt - Primark

Tights - ASDA

Shoes - River Island (charity shop)

Necklace - Esme-Grace

Sunday 1/11/09

It's hard to believe that November is already here. The month of bonfires and quietly preparing for Christmas, the nights so much darker and coats an essential. I really love this time of year.

Jumper - Primark
Jeans - Matalan
Boots - Priceless Shoes
Necklace & Earrings - Esme-Grace

Saturday 31/10/09

Nothing scary today.

Black top - Primark

Tunic - ebay

Leggings - ASDA

Shoes - Matalan

Earrings - Esme-Grace

Friday 30/10/09

Thanks to some rather fabulous advice I have gone back to an old look and definitely feel much more myself again.

Top & Skirt - Primark

Disorganised Mum T - personalised

Leggings - ASDA

Boots - Priceless Shoes

Thursday 29/10/09

I haven't even left the house today!

T shirt - gifted

Jeans - Next

Wednesday 28/10/09

I think I've lost my fashion mojo. I look a complete mess everyday. Am feeling very run down at the moment which isn't helping but I feel completely stuck in a rut fashion wise.

Top & Jeans - Primark
Shirt - Next (ebay)

Boots - New Look

Tuesday 27/10/09

Been busy crafting a new blind today so comfort was key. Check out my handiwork here.

Tops and tights - Primark

Skirt - Matalan

Shoes - Buffalo London

Monday 26/10/09

Trying this dress again with the suggested polo neck under it. I like it a lot. I feel a bit Star Trek in it but not in a bad way.

Dress & Tights - ASDA

Poloneck - Primark
Boots - Priceless

Cuff - Virgin Vie

Sunday 25/10/09

I don't know what happened to the non jacket pics but as it started to rain while I was taking them that's all I got. Glad to be back home and back to blogging as usual.

Tops & Skirt - Primark

Tights - ASDA

Boots - Kit (ebay)

Thursday 23/10/09

Caught on camera at karaoke last night! I am away from home at the moment so not able to take pics so easily. My friend took this one of me singing so thought it would do the job for now. Had a fab night and got loads of songs in :-)

Jumper - Matalan

Jeans - New Look

Necklace - Esme-Grace

Wednesday 21/10/09

I am completely wrecked. Middle son was up all night ill and in my bed meaning yet another night of no sleep. I have a million things I need to do today and can't do any of them because the kids are too sick to take out. Can someone please take over for me? I need a break.

Jumper - Primark

Jeans - New Look

Booties - Priceless

Coat - Next (ebay)

Scarf - can't remember

Spurs Mug - borrowed because it holds more tea!

Tuesday 20/10/09

I finally managed to nip out and get a couple of pics in a short break in the rain.

Shirt - Next

Top - Primark

Shorts - H&M

Tights - Woolworths

Boots - BLOX (ebay)

Necklace - Esme-Grace

Monday 19/10/09

Definitely feel an 80s vibe today. I am, however, giving up on flats after my friend laughed at me for being so surprisingly short!!

Top - New Look

Jeans - Matalan

Shoes - Buffalo London (TK Maxx)

Necklace - Esme-Grace